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A curated archive of over 500 of our recent mandates.
Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Space Law & Policy.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Commercial Space Operations.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Space Law & Policy
- Focus: Commercial Space Operations
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Counseled a private satellite station developer on regulatory strategy, safety certification, and government-commercial partnership structure.
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Representation of a Middle Eastern creditor in evaluating ‘excusable neglect’ arguments under US bankruptcy law to overcome a missed bar date, involving complex cross-border notice issues and an underlying arbitration clause seated in London.
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Advising an international construction firm on the validity of dispute resolution mechanisms in a Letter of Intent, analyzing the conflict between expert determination, FIDIC arbitration clauses, and local court jurisdiction under Qatari law.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Cassation appeal before the Federal Supreme Court regarding the VAT treatment of services provided to a foreign affiliate, contesting the Authority’s reclassification of zero-rated exports as standard-rated local supplies based on a disputed fixed establishment.
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Advising an individual director on the enforcement of a Board Member Agreement and recovery of outstanding fees from a shipping holdings entity registered in Abu Dhabi and its affiliates.
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